A federal prisoner with no clear ties to Alaska advances in primary for the state's US House seat

Eric Hafner, a registered Democrat currently serving time in a federal prison in New York, has advanced from the primary election for Alaska’s sole U.S. House seat. The advancement occurred on Wednesday, marking a continuation of Hafner’s political efforts in the state despite having no clear ties to Alaska.

Hafner previously sought the same congressional seat during the 2024 election cycle. His progression in the primary highlights the state's electoral process, which allowed the federal inmate to secure a spot on the ballot for the upcoming general election.